Rectangle and ellipse tools in Figma - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to create a rectangle shape in Figma.

Figma

const rect = figma.createRectangle();
rect.[1] = 100;

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Acolor

Bheight

Cradius

Dwidth

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using height instead of width

Trying to set color property which is not a direct property

The width property sets the rectangle's width in pixels.

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medium

Complete the code to create an ellipse with a height of 150 pixels.

Figma

const ellipse = figma.createEllipse();
ellipse.[1] = 150;

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Awidth

BcornerRadius

Cheight

DstrokeWeight

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Setting width instead of height

Using cornerRadius which applies to rectangles

The height property sets the vertical size of the ellipse.

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hard

Fix the error in the code to set the corner radius of a rectangle.

Figma

const rect = figma.createRectangle();
rect.corner[1] = 10;

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

ARadius

BCornerRadius

CradiusValue

Dradius

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Capitalizing the 'R' in radius

Using incorrect property names like cornerRadiusValue

The correct property name is cornerRadius with a lowercase 'r'.

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hard

Fill both blanks to create a rectangle and set its width and height.

Figma

const rect = figma.createRectangle();
rect.[1] = 200;
rect.[2] = 100;

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Awidth

Bheight

CcornerRadius

DstrokeWeight

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Mixing up width and height

Using cornerRadius instead of size properties

Set width and height properties to define rectangle size.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to create an ellipse, set its width, height, and stroke weight.

Figma

const ellipse = figma.createEllipse();
ellipse.[1] = 120;
ellipse.[2] = 80;
ellipse.[3] = 5;

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Awidth

Bheight

CstrokeWeight

DcornerRadius

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using cornerRadius for ellipse which does not apply

Mixing up strokeWeight with other properties

Set width, height, and strokeWeight to define ellipse size and border thickness.

Practice

1.

What happens if you hold the Shift key while drawing a rectangle in Figma?

easy

A. It locks the rectangle size to a fixed width.

B. It creates a rectangle with rounded corners.

C. It changes the rectangle color automatically.

D. It creates a perfect square.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the Shift key function in shape drawing

   Holding Shift while drawing a rectangle constrains the proportions to equal width and height.

2. Step 2: Apply this to rectangle shape

   This means the rectangle becomes a perfect square when Shift is held.

3. Final Answer:

   It creates a perfect square. -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Shift + draw rectangle = square [OK]

Hint: Hold Shift to keep width and height equal [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking Shift rounds corners
• Assuming Shift locks size
• Believing Shift changes color

2.

Which of the following is the correct way to draw a perfect circle using the ellipse tool in Figma?

easy

A. Click and drag without holding any key.

B. Click and drag while holding the Shift key.

C. Click and drag while holding the Alt key.

D. Double-click the ellipse tool icon.

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall ellipse tool behavior

   Dragging normally creates an ellipse with free width and height.

2. Step 2: Effect of holding Shift key

   Holding Shift while dragging constrains the ellipse to equal width and height, making a perfect circle.

3. Final Answer:

   Click and drag while holding the Shift key. -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Shift + drag ellipse = circle [OK]

Hint: Hold Shift while dragging ellipse for circle [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Not holding Shift and getting oval
• Using Alt instead of Shift
• Thinking double-click draws circle

3.

Consider you draw a rectangle of width 200px and height 100px, then you hold Shift and drag a corner to resize. What will be the new shape?

medium

A. A circle with diameter equal to the smaller side.

B. A rectangle with width and height resized independently.

C. A perfect square with equal width and height.

D. An ellipse with width and height equal.

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand Shift key effect on resizing

   Holding Shift while resizing a rectangle constrains proportions, keeping width and height equal.

2. Step 2: Apply to initial rectangle

   Starting from 200x100, resizing with Shift will make width and height equal, forming a square.

3. Final Answer:

   A perfect square with equal width and height. -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Shift + resize rectangle = square [OK]

Hint: Shift locks aspect ratio to keep shape square [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking width and height resize separately
• Confusing rectangle with ellipse
• Assuming shape becomes circle

4.

You tried to draw a perfect circle using the ellipse tool but ended up with an oval. What is the most likely mistake?

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A. You did not hold the Shift key while dragging.

B. You held the Alt key instead of Shift.

C. You double-clicked the ellipse tool instead of dragging.

D. You used the rectangle tool instead of ellipse.

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify how to draw a perfect circle

   Holding Shift while dragging the ellipse tool constrains width and height to be equal.

2. Step 2: Analyze the mistake

   Not holding Shift means free width and height, resulting in an oval shape.

3. Final Answer:

   You did not hold the Shift key while dragging. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   No Shift = oval, Shift = circle [OK]

Hint: Always hold Shift for perfect circles [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using Alt instead of Shift
• Double-clicking instead of dragging
• Confusing ellipse with rectangle tool

5.

You want to create a dashboard highlight using a perfect circle and a square of the same size side by side. You draw an ellipse and a rectangle. How do you ensure both shapes have exactly 150px sides?

hard

A. Hold Shift while drawing both shapes and set width and height to 150px.

B. Hold Shift while drawing both shapes and resize to 150px width only.

C. Draw both shapes freely and then set width to 150px manually.

D. Draw shapes without Shift and set width to 150px, height to 150px only for rectangle.

Solution

1. Step 1: Use Shift to constrain proportions

   Holding Shift while drawing ensures the ellipse becomes a perfect circle and rectangle becomes a square.

2. Step 2: Set both width and height to 150px

   Manually setting both width and height to 150px guarantees exact size for both shapes.

3. Final Answer:

   Hold Shift while drawing both shapes and set width and height to 150px. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Shift + set width & height = perfect circle and square [OK]

Hint: Hold Shift and set both width and height to same value [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Setting only width or height, causing shape distortion
• Not holding Shift and getting oval or rectangle
• Assuming resizing width alone is enough